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The 15 Best Boat Trips in Albania

25 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 average  ·  from $30

Half the Albanian coast has no road behind it, so the boat is not a treat, it is the access. These 15 runs leave from Vlore, Saranda and Ksamil, and every one of them is weather-dependent. Prices, hull speeds and cave counts, below.

Speed Boat Tour to National Park and Grama Bay - Small beaches and the first swims
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Speed Boat Tour to National Park and Grama Bay

1.Speed Boat Tour to National Park and Grama Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 159 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $87Our pick

Review of Vlore’s speed boat tour to Haxhi Ali Cave, Blue Cave, secluded beaches, and Grama Bay, with practical advice on price, music, food, and safety.

“There were 20 of us on the boat... it’s not a small boat like the pictures, it’s a great speed boat. The music was so loud that we couldn't talk. We had to ask to lower because it would last for 6 hours. Otherwise the landscapes are breathtaking and the water is amazing. I recommend this experience for people who want to party.Auto-translated”

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Speed Boat Trip to Sazan Island, Haxhi Ali Cave and Karaburun - Sazan Island, beaches, and a restricted military past
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Speed Boat Trip to Sazan Island, Haxhi Ali Cave and Karaburun

2.Speed Boat Trip to Sazan Island, Haxhi Ali Cave and Karaburun

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 155 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $42

Speed across Vlore’s coast to Sazan Island, Haxhi Ali Cave, and Karaburun for swimming, legends, cliffs, and beach time.

“Beautiful complete experience with a friendly guide who takes you to see the different places with the superb Haxhi Ali Cave winery and the island of Sazan where you can swim in a clear turquoise water This is recommended during your visit to VloraAuto-translated”

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Blue Cave & Grama Bay Full Day Guided Boat Tour - Leaving Vlore at 10:30 am
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Blue Cave & Grama Bay Full Day Guided Boat Tour

3.Blue Cave & Grama Bay Full Day Guided Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $76Top rated

Explore Haxhi Ali Cave, Blue Cave, wild beaches, and Grama Bay on a full-day boat tour from Vlore, with swimming, snorkeling, and mountain views.

“For the price, this tour is okay. It went much longer than expected (nearly 10 hours). You should know, you should be very comfortable in a boat (a small zodiac, close to the ocean and rough in open waters). It’s a lot of one beach, spot, next beach, stop. The distance is a lot further than you’d expect. In the 10 hours, there was no bathroom (important to know, especially for some people). The last beach had a bathroom but was only for customers of the restaurant. The tour said it was English, but no one spoke English. We were very fortunate a couple of other passengers spoke Albanian and…”

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Ksamil: Mussel Sailing Tour with Food and Drink in Albania - Meeting at the Butrint area
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Ksamil: Mussel Sailing Tour with Food and Drink in Albania

4.Mussel Sailing Tour with Food and Drink in Albania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67

Sail Butrint Lake from Ksamil, learn mussel farming, and enjoy fresh local dishes, vegetables, bread, wine, and a quiet lakeside meal.

“What an amazing tour! If you’re in Ksamil, I highly recommend taking this tour. Learning about the mussel process was fascinating, and the dishes prepared with the mussels were absolutely delicious. Our guide was fantastic and made the experience even more memorable.”

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Speed Boat Tour to Secret Beaches - Racing toward the Karaburun Peninsula
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Speed Boat Tour to Secret Beaches

5.Speed Boat Tour to Secret Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 82 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $102

Explore Haxhi Ali Cave, Dafina Bay, and quiet Albanian beaches by speedboat, with swimming time, a guide, fuel, insurance, and free cancellation.

“Everything went great, the tour is definitely worth it as it will bring you to hidden gems in deserted locations, the spots to swim in are incredible ! The ride is also pretty thrilling so I definitely recommend it for adrenaline fans!”

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Speed Boat Trip to Karaburun, Haxhi Ali Cave and Sazan Island - Sazan Island, beach, trails, and a closed military past
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Speed Boat Trip to Karaburun, Haxhi Ali Cave and Sazan Island

Saranda Prince Ennio-Daily Yacht Tour - What the $48.27 price really covers
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Saranda Prince Ennio-Daily Yacht Tour

7.Saranda Prince Ennio-Daily Yacht Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $48

Review of Saranda’s six-hour Prince Ennio yacht tour, with clear-water swimming stops at Kakoma, Krorez Bay, and Soldier’s Beach.

“This trip was great! This is my second time in Albania and the weather was perfect. The crew was very nice and helpful. The spots we went to were so pretty and the water was so clear. There was a tanning bed for everyone to lay down on and good music.”

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Vineyards, Albanian Wine Tasting & Boat Tour from Tirana/Durres - The vineyard and cellar: three grape varieties to look for
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Vineyards, Albanian Wine Tasting & Boat Tour from Tirana/Durres

8.Vineyards, Albanian Wine Tasting & Boat Tour from Tirana/Durres

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $95

Review a private Albanian wine tour from Tirana or Durres with vineyard tastings, raki, lake views, appetizers, and a boat ride.

“The driver picked us up from Tirana, but we waited for almost an hour because he blamed the traffic jam. I believe better planning could have avoided this delay. During the trip, he only talked about himself and his favorite cars instead of discussing the country and its history—or he could have simply been quiet. While driving, he constantly checked his phone and watched YouTube for music, which was very dangerous. Then, at the winery, he introduced us to an unprofessional guide who spoke for barely 10 minutes about the winery's history and production process. I expected more: a demonstration of wine tasting, how to appreciate different wine aromas, and…”

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Secret Blue Gem Cave & Grama Bay Boat Tours Vlore - Dafina Cave and the blue water inside
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Secret Blue Gem Cave & Grama Bay Boat Tours Vlore

9.Secret Blue Gem Cave & Grama Bay Boat Tours Vlore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

Explore Albania’s Karaburun coast by speedboat, with Grama Bay, Blue Cave, Haxhi Ali Cave, swimming stops, and onboard food options.

“It was an excellent day and a wonderful trip!! The captain of the boat was awesome as was his first mate Cize. Our entire boat had a blast. We. Were. Thee. Party. Boat. In the best way possible. Great music and food. The 20 euros for drinks and food is well worth it. My only minor constructive feedback would be to keep more snorkel gear for the patrons who want to use them. Other than that it was a real blast!!”

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Boat Trip to Haxhi Ali Cave & Karaburun Peninsula - Exploring Haxhi Ali Cave In 20 Minutes
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Boat Trip to Haxhi Ali Cave & Karaburun Peninsula

Vlore: Speed Boat Trip to Haxhi Ali Cave and Karaburun Peninsula - Meeting at Vlora Boat Trip 3 Fiori
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Vlore: Speed Boat Trip to Haxhi Ali Cave and Karaburun Peninsula

11.Speed Boat Trip to Haxhi Ali Cave and Karaburun Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $30Best value

Speed across Vlore’s coast to Haxhi Ali Cave and Karaburun for clear water, pirate tales, beach time, music, and strong value.

“The experience was excellent of the trip really good, fun activity with just the right amount of quiet time in the cave and a slightly reduced time at the beach (as requested by the group as it wasn't swimming weather), great (appropriate level) music giving a happy vibe there and back. Office was also easy to find and transport provided to the launch site. In addition, the ownership that the rep took over ensuring that his customers were informed and taken care of was truly outstanding. Way beyond what could be expected as part of the role. I personally cannot thank him enough as he helped me Hugely but he…”

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Saranda Catamaran VIP to Krorez and Kakome Beach with Lunch - Krorëza Beach, rocks and clear water
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Saranda Catamaran VIP to Krorez and Kakome Beach with Lunch

12.Saranda Catamaran VIP to Krorez and Kakome Beach with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $106

Sail from Saranda to Krorëza, Kakome, Soldier’s Beach, and Qefal with lunch, swims, sunbeds, and a relaxed catamaran crew.

“Excellent day on the water! The boat was not full so it was easy to find a spot - pro tip don’t get the bean bag chairs… get yourself a spot near the bar for later (shade that you will want after a lot of sun) and then use the nets as all the people on bean bag chairs are lounging in the sun already so they should be free to use! They served us watermelon and cantaloupe after our first swim stop which was very fresh and tasty. The crew, especially Mario (who was also the chef) were great and the lunch (seafood linguini) looked amazing. I didn’t have…”

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Vlore Private Boat Tour Blue Cave & Grama Bay Adventure - Haxhi Ali Cave starts the adventure
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Vlore Private Boat Tour Blue Cave & Grama Bay Adventure

Speed Boat Tour to Vlore's Secret Blue Cave at Grama Bay - Haxhi Ali Cave and the story of a pirate
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Speed Boat Tour to Vlore’s Secret Blue Cave at Grama Bay

14.Speed Boat Tour to Vlore’s Secret Blue Cave at Grama Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

Explore Vlore’s caves, coves, and Grama Bay by speedboat, with swimming stops, snorkeling, coastal scenery, and a full day on Albania’s coast.

“We had an incredible time on this tour! The scenery was breathtaking from start to finish, we stopped at multiple hidden gems throughout the trip, and each location left us completely speechless with its natural beauty. Even though we were a large group, everything was very well organized. We were divided into three different boats, which made the experience more personal and enjoyable. The tour guides were super friendly, knowledgeable, and always ready to help, which made the whole trip even better. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Vlore 😍 it’s the perfect way to explore the stunning coastline and discover places you wouldn’t find on your own.…”

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Into the Blue :Adventure Along the Beaches of Saranda Boat Trip - Gremina, Kakome, and Lovers Bay
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Into the Blue :Adventure Along the Beaches of Saranda Boat Trip

15.Into the Blue :Adventure Along the Beaches of Saranda Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $52

Explore Saranda’s caves, bays, and Krorez Beach on a five-hour boat trip with swimming stops, bottled water, and free cancellation.

“Today was a windy day and there were some waves but our captain Ilir was very experienced and we were so comfortable. He also give us additional stops to enjoy crystal waters. It was a wonderful experience ,strongly recommended”

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